After dropping Games 1 and 2 of the American League Division Series in convincing fashion, the Red Sox fought back from an early 3-0 deficit Sunday to beat the Astros 10-3 in Boston.

The Astros still lead the series 2-1, but Boston now has life with another home game lined up next.

Here are three takeaways from the Red Sox's series-saving win:

1. David Price proves trustworthy in postseason — Red Sox starting pitcher Doug Fister was lifted from the game in the second inning with three earned runs. Joe Kelly came on to finish the second inning, and pitch the third inning, but then it was David Price's turn.

Price entered the game 2-8 with a 5.32 postseason ERA, which gave him an unsavory reputation in clutch situations. But Price tossed four shutout innings with four strikeouts in relief Sunday, helping Boston stave off elimination.

Price, who became the first Red Sox pitcher with four-plus innings pitched in relief in a postseason game since Pedro Martinez 1999, has not allowed a run in 6 2/3 innings of relief work this postseason. He had compiled a 6.28 ERA as a starter in his previous four playoff appearances.

2. Hanley Ramirez busts loose — After being held out of the starting lineup in Game 1, and failing to record a hit in Game 2, Ramirez reminded everyone why he's one of the most dangerous power threats on Boston's roster by collecting four hits (one double) with two runs scored and three RBIs.

Though Ramirez can be mercurial at the plate, he proved his value by recording the third 4-for-4 game in Red Sox postseason history. The other two instances came in 1986 (Rich Gedman and Spike Owen).

3. Astros SP depth a concern — Justin Verlander and Dallas Keuchel both delivered exceptional starts for the Astros in Games 1 and 2. It's no surprise Houston easily won each of those games, but Game 3 raised some concerns for Houston's starting rotation behind them.

Brad Peacock, who went 13-2 with a 3.00 ERA during the regular season, made his postseason debut in Game 3. The 29-year-old hurler was spotted a 3-0 lead after the first inning, but he was bounced after 2 2/3 innings having allowed three runs off of six hits.

Behind Peacock, the Astros have Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers Jr., who struggled after the All-Star break. Houston may have to ride Verlander and Keuchel for all they can handle this postseason.

Game 4: Astros (2-1) at Red Sox (1-2) Monday 1:00 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1 — Boston will try again to stave off the Astros at home. Both teams have found offensive success this series, and that should continue as both teams start to work deeper into their rotations.